Answering A Few Questions About Addiction Treatment

Posted on 25 July 2016

If you are unfortunate enough to struggle with addiction, it can seem as though regaining control of your life will be impossible. However, there are recovery centers that specialize in helping individuals to combat their addictions. Yet, you may not be particularly informed about these facilities, and learning about the following few questions and answers will make deciding to seek this type of treatment an easier choice. How Will Entering A Recovery Center Help You? [Read More]

3 Facts You Should Know Before Using An Over-The-Counter Treatment To Whiten Your Teeth

Posted on 8 July 2016

If you are unhappy with the yellow or stained appearance of your teeth, it is easy to assume that the kits you buy at your local grocery or drug store are as useful as the treatments a dentist, such as Olson, Brant N DDS PA, can provide. Unfortunately, that is not always true. More than one person has been unhappy to discover that they have overly sensitive gums or inadequately whitened teeth after numerous home bleaching applications. [Read More]

Three Common Asthma Myths Debunked

Posted on 1 July 2016

It's estimated that approximately 24 million Americans suffer from asthma. Attacks occur when allergens or irritants enter your lungs, causing your airways to narrow so that it's difficult to breathe. If an asthma attack is bad enough it can be deadly. In fact, approximately 10 Americans die from asthma attacks each day. Unfortunately, there isn't a cure for asthma. It can be managed with the help of an asthma specialist, but before you can create an action plan, you need learn the truth behind these common myths surrounding the disease. [Read More]

3 Ways Your Medications Can Slow Recovery From Hip Replacement Surgery

Posted on 27 June 2016

If you take medications, you may experience certain side effects such as drowsiness or dizziness. You may not realize that the drugs you take to manage your chronic health conditions can affect your surgical recovery. If you are facing hip or knee replacement surgery, your prescription and over-the-counter medications may delay your healing. Here are three medications that may hinder your recovery: Statins If you have high cholesterol that is resistant to dietary measures, weight loss, and exercise, your doctor may have prescribed a statin medication. [Read More]

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Caring for the elderly in our lives can be both challenging and rewarding. How do you spread your time out enough to include time at work, time at home, time with your family and time caring for the elderly people in your life? You get help! I have learned to accept the help from the senior care services in my area. Prior to hiring the service, I was spreading myself far too thin. I was not able to attend my kids' games and recitals, I could not get all of my assignments done for work, and I could not care for my mother the way that she deserved. I have gathered some information to help other people in my situation find the right senior care service to help balance their lives like I did.